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hq_reads's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This was a good read - I didn't love it but I certainly enjoyed it. I'm a huge fan of Harley Laroux's books and The Dare is one of my favourites so I was really excited to read this. While I enjoyed it, what was lacking was the sexy anticipation that The Dare has. This was quite a predictable read with not much happening plot-wise. I'm hoping part two picks up on the plot department. But as a spicy read - it was great!
While I like the characters, I want to delve more into their backstories and wish Laroux was more descriptive over what they look like and why they act the way they do. I'm really struggling to picture them (something I don't usually struggle with).
One of my favourite things about Laroux's spicy read is how she depicts consent. There are so many dark/kinky romances that lean into the dub/non consent world of kink that really take liberties over consent (which I think is quite irresponsible in our current world with BookTok and lots of young romance readers). But Laroux writes it perfectly! ALL ROMANCE WRITERS SHOULD TAKE NOTE! I was expecting to be surprised by the spice in this book and I was - this was kinky AF!
While I like the characters, I want to delve more into their backstories and wish Laroux was more descriptive over what they look like and why they act the way they do. I'm really struggling to picture them (something I don't usually struggle with).
One of my favourite things about Laroux's spicy read is how she depicts consent. There are so many dark/kinky romances that lean into the dub/non consent world of kink that really take liberties over consent (which I think is quite irresponsible in our current world with BookTok and lots of young romance readers). But Laroux writes it perfectly! ALL ROMANCE WRITERS SHOULD TAKE NOTE! I was expecting to be surprised by the spice in this book and I was - this was kinky AF!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Sexual content
Moderate: Blood, Mental illness, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Drug use
Minor: Self harm, Xenophobia, Alcohol, and Body shaming
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